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Here’s the C-SPAN truck I saw parked outside the Capitol about an hour ago — it turns out they will be broadcasting a live segment at 8 pm tonight, Friday, from the Assembly Chamber. It’s dubbed “Al Smith, Presidential Contender.”

One of the speakers will be John Evers, who used to work for the Assembly, as well as the state Business Council and now heads the state Food Bank Association. A student of history, Evers is doing a PhD dissertation on Al Smith. Evers will appear with Yale historian Beverly Gage.

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